Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini

Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini
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Ingredients:
1 French baguettes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
1 large garlic cloves
1 pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground coarse black pepper
1 (7 ounce) jars roasted peppers, drained and cut into thin strips

Directions:
Bake bread slices on baking sheet at 375F for 5 minutes.
Set aside.
Lower oven to 350F; toast walnuts or pecans on a baking sheet, stirring occasionally, 5-10 minutes.
Raise heat back to 375 F.
Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
Process spinach, Parmesan cheese, and next 6 ingredients in a food processor until mixture is smooth.(This can be made 1 day ahead of time.).
Spread mixture evenly over bread slices.
Bake for 5 minutes.
Top evenly with roasted pepper strips.
Serve immediately.

Servings: 14

Time preparation: 10 min.

Time total: 25 min.

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